US delegation appreciates Pak army contributions in War on Terror

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Rawalpindi, Oct. 12 (TNS): US delegation appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan Army’s contributions and the country’s sacrifices in War on Terror.

A US delegation comprising senior director for South Asia Lisa Curtis, Ambassador Alice G Wells and Ambassador David Hale, among other representatives called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The delegation briefed the army chief on contours of US strategy in South Asia, the statement said.

“Discussion focused on regional security situation including Afghanistan and how Pakistan has positively contributed towards peace and stability in the region,” the statement read.

The COAS, the ISPR added, highlighted Pakistan’s concerns regarding peace and stability in the region.

“He reiterated that Pakistan has done its best despite constraints and shall continue its efforts for the sake of the future of Pakistan and in line with aspirations of Pakistani people.”

Earlier, the visiting team also met Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad.